AHCC consists of a complex of nutrients with a unique composition. The product is made from an extract of Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). AHCC's specially developed manufacturing process ensures that this dietary supplement has unique properties. Quality AHCC has been manufactured in Japan since 1989 by the renowned company Amino Up Co. in a fermentation process that has been perfected over the years. Since the same starter culture is used for every production, a consistent composition and high quality of the final product can be guaranteed. The patented manufacturing process ensures a high content of alpha-glucans, polysaccharides, which are naturally found in small amounts in Shiitake mushrooms. The fermentation process takes about forty days. The Shiitake mushroom is grown in a specially developed liquid breeding ground based on rice bran. During the fermentation process, the Shiitake mushroom converts the components of the medium into other nutrients. This creates the unique composition of AHCC, which is not comparable to simply dried shiitake mushrooms. After forty days, the insoluble cell components are separated by centrifugation, leaving a liquid ("supernatant") rich in alpha-glucans and other nutrients. After spray drying, AHCC powder is finally made from it, which can be processed into capsules. Thanks to the manufacturing process, the sensitive natural components of the extract are preserved. The manufacturer Amino Up, like Vitals has a great passion for quality and invests a lot in the scientific basis of the quality of its products. In addition, their production processes and quality system meet the highest requirements. This is absolutely necessary as mushrooms are very